Moroccan Chicken Recipe
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Moroccan Chicken

By: Sarah and Annette 
"Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (191)

What to Drink?

Wine Pinot Gris
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Season chicken with salt and brown in a large saucepan over medium heat until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  2. Saute onion, garlic, carrots and celery in same pan. When tender, stir in ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and turmeric; stir fry for about 1 minute, then mix in broth and tomatoes. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add chickpeas and zucchini to pan and bring to simmering once again; cover pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until zucchini is cooked through and tender. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2006 by SILLYSARAHC123   view full review
I gave this 5 stars, but only after making drastic changes. Just looking at the recipe it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by JESSEP   view full review
This is an interesting version of this recipe. I don't add zucchini, garlic or lemon juice. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by AHARTREY   view full review
I've made this dish at least 15 times now. It's amazing! Anyone who's ever tried it asks for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by KAFFIR   view full review
I didn't exactly follow the recipe to a T. I used a whole bunch more vegetables than amounts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by HAILBUZZY   view full review
I try recipes from this website all the time, has got to be one of my favorites. The spices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by STEPHMIT   view full review
This was so tasty! We used red kidney beans once, and liked that combination even better than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2003 by HEIPLEJOHN   view full review
I honestly didn't think I was going to like this because I'm not a huge fan of zucchini and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by TOPJIMMY   view full review
This was 3 thumbs up!!! I made it even a tad spicier by adding Tabasco sauce.I would recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2006 by Erika   view full review
I loved this dish. I have made it twice and the first time I used indian chilie powder instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2009 by Trish   view full review
So good that I've been asked by a few people for the recipe! I had to omit the onions and...

 

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